Austria, Imperial. A 25-Year Long Military Service Cross, Iii Class United Republic of Dated reverse

Dated reverse

magnetic black buckle stitched in place on the left side strap

He was transferred to Fort Myer Training Camp in Arlington

including the islands of Helgoland

stating that he has three months' previous military service as a Private with the 3rd Battalion

Austria, Imperial. A 25-Year Long Military Service Cross, Iii Class United Republic of Dated reverse(Militrdienstzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 19 September 1849. Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central silver applique in the form of a silvered Habsburg eagle, the reverse plain, with a single rivet visible, unmarked, measuring 33. 86 mm (w) x 36. 95 mm (h), weighing 11. 6 grams, in near extremely fine